Analyze the science of addiction through understanding the biological, psychological, and social mechanism behind addiction and also the scientific role of neurotransmitters and brain pathways.
Understand the diagnosis and treatment modalities and assessment tools using modern evidence-based knowledge.
Create interventions and approaches to prevent and reduce addiction considering its impact on family and community including.
Apply knowledge to write a capstone project interpreting its positive effects on improving education, policies and community interventions on substance abuse and recovery.